Winter Wonderland

Winter is a lovely time of year in Brisbane, Australia, as long as you don’t have to get out of bed too early in the morning that is.  (Winters in Townsville and North QLD are much nicer but lets not get hung up in my pining for the warm tropics).  Winter afternoons have the most gorgeous glow to them and as that sun sinks down below the horizon and the warmth of the day sinks with it, it makes for a beautiful time to photograph. One of my favourite places to photograph is especially gorgeous in winter when the wetlands have dried up and the long dry grass stretches out in the sunshine.

I was very lucky that a little store in Brighton, Jolie offered to lend us some gorgeous clothing and accessories for this concept shoot. (They also have a shop in Wavell Heights or shop online – just a little plug 🙂

My model Georgia did an amazing job at both bringing these beautiful clothes and the concept to life.  I hope you enjoy our little snapshot of an Aussie Winter wonderland

 

The time of your life

When I was younger and people used to tell me that this (insert age) was the time of my life. Although it often didn’t feel like it at the time.  However now in my 30’s I do, reluctantly admit they were correct.  And I wish I had more photos of myself from these times in my life.

Thats what our “Time of Your Life” shoots are all about.  Designed for young people, particularly at pivotal moments in their life (end of primary school, end of high school, beginning or end of university- or really any time you feel ready).

I had the beautiful Alyssa come and help me out with the first of these concept shoots on Wednesday, after our first shoot was rained out.  She was an absolute joy to work with and a fantastic model.

 

The end of an era

I was contacted by this beautiful family to capture a very special time in their lives.  The end of formal school for their son.  As this young man is about to embark on a whole new adventure I popped around to their beautiful sea side home to photograph these very special moment together.

Putting on the uniform for one last time.

 

After we spent a bit of time recording the special rituals of his getting ready it was time to get some family photos.